With the dawn of the next movie in the Twilight Saga bursting over the horizon, there has been a lot of talk about Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (and, sure, that wolf-boy Taylor Lautner) circulating around internet.

I like to consider myself up-to-date when it comes to celebrity gossip and the ins and outs of who’s-dating-who . . . but, I must confess, I’m apparently a little slow on the uptake when it comes to real world vampiric relationships. Thanks to the super-duper editor (Robyn Good) here at Celeb Dirty Laundry, I now know the world’s most idolized vampire and soon-to-be-turned vampire are dating.

Now for the essential piece of information you’ll wonder how you’ve gotten through your day without . . . they’ve adopted a puppy!

Nikki Reed, Robert Pattinson’s ex-girlfriend, accidentally slipped by saying she “didn’t even know they got a dog” in an interview with HollywoodLife when asked about Rob’s new companion. She quickly recovered with “Oh, no, it’s Rob’s Dog. It just–when he brings it on set it becomes a community dog.”

Now, now, now, no need to dig yourself an even deeper hole. Take a breath. The world already knew about their special friend. The two were seen in L.A. over Oscar weekend at a vet’s office.

What a giant step for a couple. A dog? A shared, living creature? No one should look forward to this custody battle. It’s NOT going to be a pretty one. “Kristen! Rob! Put away those fangs!”

[Unfortunately, the breed of the dog is unknown, but it can only be assumed that it glitters and sparkles in direct sunlight, etc. etc.]